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ISBN 978-1-57421-394-2
eISBN 9781607658818
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due to differing conditions, tools, and individual skills, neither the author nor publisher can be responsible for any injuries, losses, or other damages which may result from the use of the information in this book.
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WARNING: Due to the components used in this craft, children under 8 years of age should not have access to materials or supplies. Under rare circumstances components of products could cause serious or fatal
injury. Neither New Design Originals, Suzanne McNeill, the product manufacturer, or the supplier is responsible.
NOTE: The use of products and trademark names is for informational purposes only, with no intention of infringement upon those trademarks.
© 2014 by Suzanne McNeill and New Design Originals Corporation,
, an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing, 800-457-9112, 1970 Broad Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520.
Front cover art by Marizaan van Beek, CZT (center), Suzanne McNeill, CZT (top right), and Susan Wing (bottom right); back cover art by Suzanne McNeill, CZT (left) and Angie Vangalis, CZT (right).
“Zentangle®,” the red square, and “Anything is possible, one stroke at a time” are registered trademarks of Zentangle, Inc. The Zentangle teaching method is patent pending and is used by permission. You’ll find
wonderful resources, a list of workshops and Certified Zentangle Teachers (CZTs) around the world, a fabulous gallery of inspiring projects, kits, supplies, tiles, pens, and more at zentangle.com.
Bring tangle designs to life with brilliant color. Using watercolor
pencils, markers, glitter pens, color pencils, watercolor paints,
Pan Pastels, Gelly Roll pens, Radiant H
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you can create tantalizing designs that mesmerize the eye
and astonish your friends. Within these pages you will find
fresh ideas for flowers, clever die-cut techniques, simple uses
for stencils, and tangle strings made using resist techniques.
Relax and feel the Zen as tangles flow from your hand in vivid
living color.
Garden flower petals, centers, and leaves offer a natural
canvas for tangles. Whether you prefer the large centers of
sunflowers or the petite petals of daisies, you can create an
entire garden of beautifully tangled images as individual as
nature’s own. Unleash your imagination and brighten any
tangle experience by experimenting with color techniques.
The Zentangle art form and method was founded by Rick
Roberts and Maria Thomas and is copyrighted. It can be done
anywhere, and no artistic talent is needed. The ritual helps
anyone get in touch with life, solve problems, turn mistakes
into positives, be innovative, and become more creative. Learn
to create fascinating tangles with this relaxing and rewarding
art form for all ages. Enjoy the experience that tangling brings.
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— Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, zentangle.com
Flowers colored with Sakura
Souffle & Gelly Roll pens
Flowers colored with KOI
Coloring Brush Pens
Flowers colored with watercolors
and a small brush
Button Centers
Add dimension and a touch of whimsy to flower
centers with brightly colored buttons.
1.
Draw the outline of the flower, center, leaf, and
stem with a pencil. Use a circle template if desired.
2.
Draw tangles in each section with a black MICRON
01 pen. Fill in some tangles.
3.
Add colors to the sections with watercolor markers,
or with watercolor paints and a small paintbrush.
Basic Steps for Adding Color
1.
Draw the outline of the design with a pencil.
2.
Draw tangles with a black MICRON 01 pigment ink pen by Sakura.
3.
Fill in the sections with watercolors using a paintbrush and water.
Techniques and Tools
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